EP2100171A4 - Agencement guide de lumière et applications associées - Google Patents

Agencement guide de lumière et applications associées

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EP2100171A4
EP2100171A4 EP07823250A EP07823250A EP2100171A4 EP 2100171 A4 EP2100171 A4 EP 2100171A4 EP 07823250 A EP07823250 A EP 07823250A EP 07823250 A EP07823250 A EP 07823250A EP 2100171 A4 EP2100171 A4 EP 2100171A4
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Prior art keywords
light guide
guide arrangement
associated applications
applications
arrangement
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EP2100171B1 (fr
EP2100171A1 (fr
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Kari Rinko
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Modilis Holdings LLC
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Modilis Ltd Oy
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    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
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    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29CSHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C59/00Surface shaping of articles, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C59/02Surface shaping of articles, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor by mechanical means, e.g. pressing
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    • G02B6/0033Means for improving the coupling-out of light from the light guide
    • G02B6/0035Means for improving the coupling-out of light from the light guide provided on the surface of the light guide or in the bulk of it
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    • G02B6/0033Means for improving the coupling-out of light from the light guide
    • G02B6/0058Means for improving the coupling-out of light from the light guide varying in density, size, shape or depth along the light guide
    • G02B6/006Means for improving the coupling-out of light from the light guide varying in density, size, shape or depth along the light guide to produce indicia, symbols, texts or the like
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    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/83Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by legends, e.g. Braille, liquid crystal displays, light emitting or optical elements
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    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
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    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
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    • H04M1/22Illumination; Arrangements for improving the visibility of characters on dials
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    • G02B6/0011Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings specially adapted for lighting devices or systems the light guides being planar or of plate-like form
    • G02B6/0013Means for improving the coupling-in of light from the light source into the light guide
    • G02B6/0023Means for improving the coupling-in of light from the light source into the light guide provided by one optical element, or plurality thereof, placed between the light guide and the light source, or around the light source
    • G02B6/0028Light guide, e.g. taper
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    • G02B6/0011Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings specially adapted for lighting devices or systems the light guides being planar or of plate-like form
    • G02B6/0065Manufacturing aspects; Material aspects
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    • H01H2215/00Tactile feedback
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    • HELECTRICITY
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  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Light Guides In General And Applications Therefor (AREA)
  • Planar Illumination Modules (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
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EP (1) EP2100171B1 (fr)
JP (2) JP2010509664A (fr)
KR (1) KR101512861B1 (fr)
CN (1) CN101606090B (fr)
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